This week’s local style and shopping highlights include the debut of a new brand of art and fashion by Sarah Edwards, a vintage and makers market at Earl Giles Distillery, and farmers markets galore.
Local creative and Fashion Week MN CEO Sarah Edwards presents her debut collection of original art and fashion designs. Photo by @ic.photos.mn
NEW THIS WEEK:
Now available: Secret Admirer Bundles: A group of local makers and artists are returning for a special Valentine’s Day gift collab. Each bundles includes a velvet wiggle hair bow accessory by Celina Kane, heart sunglasses from AudreyRose Vintage, stickers by Rare Press, yarn tassel earrings by Perennial, a pin by Queen on the Scene, and card by Iron Maid Art. Available now via DM to @celinakane
Winter Sale at Les Sól: Now through the end of January treat yourself to an additional 30% off already marked down items at the local women’s boutique to save up to 75% off. Discount is automatically applied at checkout, in store or online. Ends 1/31 @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis & online @ shoplessol.com
Joynoëlle Winter Fashion Design Workshop: Local fashion designer Joy Teiken of Joynoëlle has opened up her studio to host a series of fashion design workshops. Each workshop series is a four-week course geared toward a variety of skill levels, and registration is now open for Winter and Spring series. Winter session: 2/4/23–3/3/23. Class series $650 (some scholarships available) @ Joynoëlle Boutique & Atelier, 312 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, joynoelle.com/workshops
WEDNESDAY, 2/1:
Full Moon Terrarium Class: Join Ms. Seedling at AudreyRose Vintage for a Full Moon terrarium class where you can charge your crystals, get an oracle reading and create a terrarium. Lauren of Ms. Seedling will be leading terrarium making, while this month’s healer is astrologer and author, Sandy Sitron. Ticket price includes basic materials with additional add-on options. Wednesday 6:30–8:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 2/2:
ACG & ILO Studio Valentine's Party: As part of Northrup King Building’s monthly First Thursday open studio event, the artist building will be open in the evening with special happenings throughout the building. Local fashion designer and artist Anna Chambers-Goldberg of ACG and studio mate ILO Studio (jewelry) are opening up their studio for a Valentine’s party. Shop for your sweetie or yourself, have some chocolate, and sneak a peek at all new artwork and jewelry designs. Also look for a web shop update on Saturday at 8am. Thursday 5–8pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #373, Minneapolis, acgmpls.com
THURSDAY, 2/2–SATURDAY, 2/4:
Sota Clothing’s Winter Warehouse Sale: Local brand Sota Clothing’s annual winter warehouse sale is said to be bigger than ever. Not only will it be filled with classic Sota samples, one-of-a-kinds, scratch n’ dents and recently discounted merchandise, they are also inviting some of their favorite local brands in on the fun. Look for steep deals from Lucy & Co. (dogwear and accessories), Hagen and Oats (handmade wooden art), Morey & Me (homestyle dog treats), Mai Movement (activewear), Wild Isle Swim, Urban Undercover (women’s underwear), MU Kitchen, Lakehouse Candle Co., Righteous Souls (screen-printed apparel), and United Goods (Minnesota-themed art and goods). Look for new additions to the sale each day. Enter through door 6524 to the left of Sota’s storefront. Thursday & Friday 11am–6pm, Saturday 10am–4pm @ Sota Clothing, 6518 Walker St, St Louis Park, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 2/3:
Olio Vintage February Vendor Launch Happy Hour: Olio Vintage is welcoming February with a complete store restock, including all-new guest makers. This month’s guest vendors include Flourishing Femme Goods (handmade small-batch jewelry), Nelie G. Mae (Native-made beaded jewelry), New Street Co (resin hair clips, coasters, trays, domino sets and more) and vintage clothing seller, Lost in Spandex. They are kicking things off with a happy hour, when you can enjoy bubbly while you shop. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 NE 5th St, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
BEGINNING FRIDAY, 2/3:
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Spring Flower Show: There’s no better time to see a flower show than the end of winter when spring feels so close yet so far away. The Arboretum’s annual Spring Flower Show features a theme of “Gardening With Nature” with a special emphasis on gardens that benefit birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as backyards that utilize found materials. There will also be vignettes on display featuring inspiring spring gardening ideas, and don’t pass up a visit to the balmy Meyer-Deats Conservatory, which will be decked out with succulents, orchids and more. Daily 9am–4pm this Friday through 2/26 @ Minnesosta Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska. $15 (free under 16); reservations required @ arboretum.umn.edu
SATURDAY, 2/4:
Minneapolis Farmers Market: Winter Market: Arguably the city’s largest and most famous market, the winter market features tons of vendors two Saturdays a month, including fresh produce, plants and locally made products. Saturday 9am–noon @ 312 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsfarmersmarket.com
Edina Winter Mini Market: Edina Coffee Roasters celebrates their second anniversary with a mini makers market featuring five vendors: RiffRaff Jams and Jellies, Quince Market, Sprout Ceramics, Boom Island Woodworking and Renee Boynton, plus pick up some fresh roasted beans from the coffee shop. Saturday 9am–2pm @ Edina Coffee Roasters, 7201 York Ave S, Edina (parking in back), @edinacoffeeroasters
Mill City Farmers Market: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors for the winter season select Saturdays through April. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s makers include Crankosaurus Rex (handprinted textiles), Fair Anita (fair-trade jewelry and accessories), Nancy Brisk (upcycled knitwear and clothing), Plumeria Alpaca Ranch (alpaca wool goods), and Slow Burn (beeswax candles). Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Riverwalk Market Fair: Winter Market: Riverwalk Market Fair is an art and farmers market held along the Cannon River in the heart of Northfield first Saturdays through April. At the winter edition of the market, you will find local artists with incredible wares including pottery, jewelry, carved wood, granite charcuterie boards, and more, plus farm products like organically grown vegetables, seasonal jams, freshly baked breads, yarn spun from their own sheep's wool and goat milk soap. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 115 5th St W, Northfield, riverwalkmarketfair.org
Bachman’s Farmers Markets: As the weather cools down, warm up inside the Bachman’s greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farmers markets. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers and artisans at Bachman’s Eden Prairie, Apple Valley and Minneapolis locations. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman’s, 770 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie; 7955 150th St W, Apple Valley & 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
Neighborhood Roots Winter Market: The Neighborhood Roots Winter Market season kicks off this weekend outdoors and indoors at Bachman’s Floral. The monthly market features vendors from Kingfield, Fulton and Nokomis Farmers Markets. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, neighborhoodrootsmn.org
Juniper Lou Markets present Vintage & Makers Market: Juniper Lou Markets is bringing its vintage and makers market at a new venue—now happening the first Saturday of the month through the spring. This weekend's kickoff coincides with host venue, Earl Giles' new restaurant, distillery and apothecary. Vendors include Appassionata Vintage, Kollektiv, Salty Vintage, Sunday Postage Vintage, PPTaller jewelry, Burn Boss Candles, Mallorie Kuschel art and more. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets
Market Collective MN Makers Market: Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies, with a different group of makers each market. This weekend’s market heads to Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis with goods from a group of 17 local makers, including crochet, skincare, candles, coffee, jewelry, plants, art and more. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
ArtJuice Anti-Valentine Market: Find local art and handmade goods from local makers at this “Anti-Valentine’s Day” themed market. Artists include Sarah M Sosa, ArtJuice, Vampyre Bytes, plus Witch Way Tarot, Mind of Plenty jewelry and more, plus live music. Saturday 2–7pm @ 612Brew, 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, @artjuice_
Sarah Edwards & Some Great People presents SONDER: Designed to celebrate and support a curated set of Minnesota creatives, this event features the debut of a new art and fashion brand by Fashion Week MN CEO and local creative Sarah Edwards, along with artists and designers including Stephanie Lake (jewelry), Keiona Cook (fashion), Caitlin Karolczak (paintings) and Brandon Werth (photography), with interactive installations through the artful hotel. Saturday 5–10pm @ The Chambers Hotel, 901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 2/4 & SUNDAY, 2/5 + TUESDAY, 2/7:
Sip N Bloom DIY Floral Workshops: Try your hand at flower arranging with this workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own design with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with two experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Saturday at noon @ Hewing Hotel, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis + Sunday at 1pm @ StormKing Brewpub, 618 N 5th St, Minneapolis. Tuesday at 6pm @ AxeBridge Wine Co, 411 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis. $65–$85 per class @ sip-n-bloom.com
SUNDAY, 2/5:
Sip & Sew + Vug Jewels Pop-up: AudreyRose Vintage is hosting a day of sewing and shopping. Sip & Sew is a series of classes hosted by local sewing guru Nickey Robo, an intimate session that includes basic sewing supplies, one-on-one instruction and mending techniques, plus sips including NA options. (Bring your own personal projects to work on.) Bonus: Local jewelry maker, Vug Jewels, is popping up all day. Pop-up Sunday noon–4pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis. Sip & Sew: Sunday noon–2pm, $28, register @ eventbrite.com
Studio Apparatus _______-ing: A Night for Creators: Photo studio, Studio Apparatus, is hosting an industry night for creatives to capture photos and content while mixing and mingling with others. Enjoy live music from Lydia Liza and Whosah; refreshments; craft vendors; and custom-designed photo sets by Find Your Muse and Studio Apparatus. Vendors include Mint & Honey jewelry and candles, Milk Street Studio illustrations, Black Cat Jewelry, Foxbucha kombucha, Jaded & Gay collage art, Ethereal x Elememts soaps, and J'adore Beddor vintage clothing. Bring your camera, a friend and a tote bag for shopping. Masks are strongly encouraged. Sunday 6–9pm @ Studio Apparatus, 106 W Water St, St Paul. $20 @ apparatus.studio
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
Ready or Hot: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns for the first time since 2020 to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models wearing looks from local shops and music performances by Kiss the Tiger and DJ Jake Rudh. 2/8, 6:30pm doors, 7pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $50 @ readyorhot.org
Totally Rad Vintage Fest: The Midwest vintage market formerly known as Twin Cities Vintage Fest is returning to its hometown for a winter market. Find ‘80s and ‘90s vintage clothing, home goods, video games, memorabilia and more from more than 70 vendors. 2/11 @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, totallyradvf.com
Valentine's Sequin Ornament Workshop: Join artists Caitlin Karolczak and Kate Iverson at Storage Contemporary in the California Building for a Valentine's craft activity making sequin push-pin heart ornaments. The $20 fee includes all supplies: ornament base, your choice of sequins, beads, jewels, googly eyes and more, plus professional artist direction, inspiration and assistance. 2/11 from noon–5pm @ Storage Contemporary, California Building, 2205 California St NE #514, Minneapolis; learn how to register @ facebook.com
The Fitting Room's Resort Fashion Show & Pop-up: View resort collections by local clothing and accessories designers from The Fitting Room boutique including Alma Mia, Scott J Lehmann, Joeleen Torvick, 1004 Designs and Foat Design. Then following the show, shop all the collections right off the runway. 2/11 from 6:30–10pm @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com
U of MN Apparel Design Senior Fashion Showcase: DAWN: Since 1968, apparel design students at the University of Minnesota have presented their final projects in the annual Apparel Design Fashion Showcase. Planned by the senior class, the showcase is a rite of passage for its participants. 2/18 at 4pm & 7pm (2 shows) @ Urban Daisy, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $14–$35 @ www.eventbrite.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market: The monthly market returns to Machine Shop in the St. Anthony neighborhood for February and March dates with two floors of the area’s top vintage sellers. Tickets are $10 before noon or free after noon. 2/19 & 3/19 from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
House of KLynn Wedding Experience: Witness the debut of the House of KLynn’s new couture bridal line at this fashion showcase produced by Richard Moody. The event also includes cigar rolling, bourbon tastings, henna, appetizers and a cocktail reception. 4/8 @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$75 @ houseofklynn.com
Fashion Week MN's Spring Season: Mark your calendars: The spring season of Fashion Week MN's twice-yearly fashion week has been announced. 4/23–4/29; tickets to be announced. Learn more @fashionweekmn
Black Fashion Week MN’s Spring Season: Mark your calendars—Black Fashion Week MN has just announced its spring dates. The event is a platform to showcase talented Black and Brown creatives in the Twin Cities fashion industry. 5/5–5/13; tickets to be announced. Learn more @blackfashionweekmn
NOW OPEN:
Founders Co. at Nolan Mains: Following a stint at Southdale Center, this collective of local small business owners, creators and makers—founded by Excelsior Candle Co., B + D Custom Crafts, MEND Jewelry—now have a permanent location at the Nolan Mains complex at 50th and France alongside fellow local retailers Flirt Boutique, Scout, Stranger & Co. and Dugo. Find home decor, gemstone jewelry, clothing and accessories, organic skincare, fine art and modern pottery from 20 local makers, including Worker B (beeswax skincare), Kisa Boutique (clothing and Turkish towels), Pour Decisions Candle Co. and Siena Soap. The space will also host candle making classes from Excelsior Candle Co. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3937 Market St, Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
Olio Vintage: New vintage collective store, Olio Vintage, is a unique collective of specialty vintage retailers brought together under one roof in Northeast Minneapolis. Home to a vintage-made-modern world of clothing, accessories, housewares, local handmade items and other fascinating gems, Olio features a collective of four vintage brands: Black Nvni, SALTY, my own Rosella Vintage and in-house brand, Olio Vintage. The storefront will also feature a different rotating vintage vendor each month as well as an ever-changing assortment of handmade goods by local maker favorites. Located on the same block as fellow vintage shops The Golden Pearl Vintage, FindFurnish and Twelve Vultures, the St. Anthony area is quickly becoming a destination for vintage shopping. Now open @ 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Together: Dubbed “an in-person experience place,” Together is a new shop in Northeast Minneapolis selling a mix of thoughtfully curated goods from small brands. The store’s assortment includes unisex clothing, accessories, footwear, body care and home goods from brands like Studio Nicholson, Stan Ray, Snow Peak and Country of Origin, with an emphasis on versatile, durable and beautifully designed products that are ethical manufactured. Set within a minimalist, open space with white-washed brick walls, the gorgeous storefront is a must-experience. Now open @ 2022 501 NE 1st Ave, Minneapolis, www.together-store.com
Black Garnet Books: The only Black-owned bookstore in Minnesota, community member Dionne Sims launched Black Garnet Books two years ago online in direct response to state violence and to address racial inequality within the publishing and literary industries. Now, Sims has opened the shop’s first brick-and-mortar in St. Paul. Black Garnet Books sells new, contemporary books by authors and illustrators of color “in an atmosphere that encourages learning, joyful interactions and communal care for everyone who visits.” Now open @ 1319 University Ave W, St Paul, blackgarnetbooks.com
Petek Trading Co.: Owned and operated by a Turkish immigrant, this new store offers a selection of ethically sourced handmade goods from Turkey. Find a carefully curated selection of home goods and gifts just in time for the holiday season, from Christmas stockings to hand-stitched leather shoes, mosaic lamps to olive wood goods. Now open @ Historic Hamm Building, 24 W 7th Pl, St. Paul, petektradingco.com
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